Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 36.47 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Lesotho, 1993–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Lesotho stood at 36.47 millions. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 84.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Lesotho peaked at 231.87 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 36.47 millions, in 2018.
Lesotho ranks 132nd of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 42.34 millions | — |
| 1994 | 43.34 millions | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 41.06 millions | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 100.31 millions | +144.3% |
| 1999 | 108.61 millions | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 67.34 millions | -38.0% |
| 2001 | 72.4 millions | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 202.53 millions | +179.7% |
| 2006 | 197.54 millions | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 231.87 millions | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 36.47 millions | -84.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 36.47 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 448.48 millions, 8% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 36.47 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 262.04 millions, 14% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.13 millions | 41.06 millions | 108.61 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 154.34 millions | 67.34 millions | 231.87 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 36.47 millions | 36.47 millions | 36.47 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 129 Barbados 66.08 millions compare
- 130 Bhutan 50.36 millions compare
- 131 Aruba 43.9 millions compare
- 133 Seychelles 27.34 millions compare
- 134 Central African Republic 23.24 millions compare
- 135 Cape Verde 21.67 millions compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 68.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 67.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Lesotho?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Lesotho was 36.47 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 231.87 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.47 millions in 2018.
- How does Lesotho rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Lesotho ranks 132nd out of 146 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release